About the Corinthians Letters & God's Wisdom
Who wrote both 1 & 2 Corinthians and to whom were these books written?
The Apostle Paul to the Church in Corinth
What has God prepared for those who love Him?
Things which eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man
1 Corinthians 2:9
Who knows the things of a man?
The spirit of man which is in him
1 Corinthians 2:11
According to 1 Corinthians 2:13, what kind of words does Paul use to speak the wisdom of God?
Words which the Holy Ghost teaches
Who is able to judge all things?
He that is spiritual
1 Corinthians 2:15
What kind of wisdom does Paul say he does not speak?
The wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world
1 Corinthians 2:6
According to 1 Corinthians 2:10, how are these things revealed to us?
God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit
1 Corinthians 2:10
According to 1 Corinthians 2:11, who knows the things of God?
The Spirit of God
How are spiritual things compared?
Comparing spiritual things with spiritual
1 Corinthians 2:13
Who cannot be judged by others?
He that is spiritual (because his understanding comes from God)
1 Corinthians 2:15
The Old Testament contains 39 books, and the New Testament contains 27 books. The Book of 2 Corinthians is the ____________ book in the ___________ Testament.
8th Book in the New Testament
This book is between 1 Corinthians and Galatians
What does the Spirit search?
All things, the deep things of God
1 Corinthians 2:10
According to 1 Corinthians 2:12, what spirit have believers received?
Not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God
Who receives not the things of the Spirit of God?
The natural man
1 Corinthians 2:14
According to 1 Corinthians 2:16, who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct Him?
None but the Lord Himself
What did the princes of this world not know?
The wisdom of God; for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
1 Corinthians 2:8
Why can only the Spirit reveal the things of God?
Because the Spirit alone knows the deep thoughts of God
1 Corinthians 2:10
According to 1 Corinthians 2:12, why have we received the Spirit which is of God?
That we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
Why can’t the natural man know the things of the Spirit?
Because they are spiritually discerned
1 Corinthians 2:14
What mind do believers have?
The mind of Christ
1 Corinthians 2:16
Why do you think God’s wisdom is hidden from the world but revealed to believers?
God’s wisdom is hidden because it cannot be understood by human reasoning, only by the Spirit.
It is revealed to those who believe, showing that true understanding comes from a humble, Spirit-led heart.
1 Corinthians 2:7–8
What does it mean to you that God has prepared things beyond what we can imagine?
It reminds us that God’s plans are greater than anything we can see or understand at present. Through His Spirit, He gives us a glimpse of His eternal purpose and the hope prepared for those who love Him.
1 Corinthians 2:9–10
How does knowing you have the Spirit of God change the way you live or think?
It means we no longer rely on our own understanding. The Spirit helps us see life through God’s truth, giving us confidence, peace, and spiritual insight to live according to His will.
1 Corinthians 2:12
How can you tell when you are relying on natural understanding instead of spiritual discernment?
When decisions are based on fear, pride, or human logic rather than faith, prayer, and God’s Word.
Spiritual discernment listens for the Spirit’s peace and aligns with Scripture.
1 Corinthians 2:13-14
What does it mean to you personally to have “the mind of Christ”?
It means to think, love, and act as Jesus would, guided by humility, obedience, and compassion. Having His mind helps us see the world through God’s wisdom instead of our own.
1 Corinthians 2:16